Financial Analyst II

Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Financial Analyst II is responsible for compiling and analyzing financial information related to assigned areas (i.e. corporate affiliates, physician services, partner companies, management service agreements ('MSA'), partnerships, etc.). Will work closely with Physicians, Administrative Directors, the Legal Department, and the Executive Office on various analyses, projections, annual capital and operating budgets, and reconciliations as appropriate and applicable. Job responsibilities include all financial aspects of Hackensack Meridian Health's (HMH) goals, which also include all operational matters affecting the preparation and reporting of monthly financial statements, budgeting, audit coordination, internal controls compliance, PeopleSoft general ledger build & maintenance, and oversight on outsourced accounting functions. This is a Hybrid Position - it requires to be in the office once a month and more frequently during the budget, which can befew times a week Responsibilities A day in the life of a Financial Analyst II at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Applies GAAP in carrying out core responsibilities of all assigned duties and special projects. Consistently and timely communicates with applicable HMH departments, outside Accounting Firms, etc. regarding all inquiries. Timely prepares and communicates the results of reconciliations and analyses to all parties involved. Supports and enables the monthly financial close process. Prepares monthly financial statements for each of assigned areas. Compiles financial and statistical information as part of monthly Finance Committee package. Explains monthly and year-to-date variances and fluctuations (actual-to-budget / actual-to-prior year) using statistical, financial, and operational data. Prepares detailed work papers and support for monthly journal entries. Prepares reconciliations of all balance sheet and income statement accounts. Reconciles all intercompany transactions and ensures proper elimination upon consolidation. Properly calculates and records HMH's investment in subsidiaries. Records and reconciles all due to and due from accounts within assigned areas. Reviews month-end financial and statistical reports prepared by outside accountants for accuracy. Provide financial analysis support services to other functional areas within HMH. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Additional job functions specific only to those who work with Physician Services are: Prepares change requests, validates and maintains tracking logs for EPIC billing systems -- new providers, and new departments. Maintains directory change for the PSD, works to integrate legacy documents into single source. Prepares, validates and communicates changes related to PeopleSoft and Lawson GL set up. Ensures changes are communicated to operations, IT and key finance users. Prepare summaries of all key contract changes to Regional Administrators, physician leaders and finance teams for processing into MyWay. Tracks that all physician changes are properly made in legacy and MyWay systems. Prepares payroll adjustment requests for all new contract amendments. Trains/assists leaders in processing changes. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in accounting &/or 1 year of public accounting. Demonstrated knowledge and application of GAAP. Excellent analytical skills. Must be highly computer literate, including advanced use of Excel. Must be able to establish effective working relationships with Senior Management and Staff at all levels of the organization. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: MBA. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA). If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $83,782.40 Annually In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hackensack Meridian Health